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Two Lansing Taxidermists received awards at the Minnesota State Taxidermy Competition on Feb 20.

The sixth grade division was decided by the tie breakers of “Head to Head” competition and “defensive points” to determine the first three places. Caledonia (2-1) ended up as the 6th grade champions, based on its “defensive points” of 71. The second place was decided by “head to head” competition with the Lansing Little Hawks (2-1) edged out Turkey Valley (2-1). MFL placed fourth with a 0-3 record.

Week of February 16, 2005

Kruse Construction, 100

L & M Gas, 91

Leading Scorers:

Kruse Construction: Ron Adam, 28 and Perry Hesse, 17.

L & M Gas: Mike Carroll, 30 and Gene Schultz, 22.

New Albin Construction, 67

United Coop, 57

Leading Scorers:

New Albin Construction: Neil Corwin, 25 and Jim Mauss, 11.

United Coop: Tim Becker, 13 and Bob Bjerke, 10.

Skyline Landscaping, 69

Milty’s, 50

Leading Scorers:

I learned of the death of Myrtle Fauske last week. You know in your childhood days sometimes you are in awe of a certain person and Myrtle was one of mine. I remember being at the Zion Church, and was wearing a gray or brown suit and she was about to be married or had just married and I stood there in a trance when she was speaking. My sympathy is extended to her families.

Betty Erickson passed away this week. My sympathy is extended to her children; Karen, Kathy, Karla, and her two sons, Joe and Arne and their families.

VFW Auxiliary
The VFW Auxiliary of the Kennth Casey Post #5603 held their monthly meeting on February 21, 2005 at the New Albin Community Center with nine members present. The meeting was called to order by President Shirley Weymiller. Opening ceremonies were held according to ritual.
The Secretary and Treasurer reports were read and apprved. General orders and other communications were read. Draping of the Charter for our sister Rita Krzebietke was done.

Anna Bolson’s infant son, Jay Michael, was baptized by Pastor Laura Gentry on Sunday, February 27 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. For the event, Jay wore a baptismal gown over eighty years old that was worn by many of his family members including his mother and grandmother. Pictured left to right are: Brett Bolson (uncle and sponsor), Anna and Jay, Pastor Gentry, and grandparents Chris and Daryl Bolson.

The following excerpts are exactly as published in that particular issue of the Lansing papers.

February 26, 1930

Harpers Ferry

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sadler are receiving congratulations on the arrival of a baby girl at their home recently.

The first base ball of the season was played at the Harpers Ferry park Sunday, Feb. 23. California people please note.

John Luster moved the telephone, hardware stock and household goods last week into the Byrne’s building, which he purchased recently.

The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in a lengthy session Tuesday, Feb. 22 due to the President’s Day holiday Monday, Feb. 21. There were several items on the agenda that generated discussion. The item which covered concerns from the Historical Preservation Committee was deleted from the agenda.

Fifteen different Kee High students are preparing for 19 different individual speech events for District Competition which takes place this Saturday, March 5 in Oelwein.